The most recent Russian attacks on Ukraine were denounced by the White House as a reminder of Vladimir Putin’s cruelty.
Both the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Ukrainian colleague Oleksii Reznikov denounced Russia’s heinous airstrikes on Ukraine‘s infrastructure supporting its civilian population. According to a Pentagon release, Austin also reaffirmed America’s unflinching “commitment to help Ukraine’s capabilities to confront Russia’s campaign of aggression.”
Austin underlined air defence as a key priority for U.S. security assistance operations once more, as seen by pledges to give Ukraine more ammunition for NASAMS (advanced surface-to-air missile systems) given by the U.S. and the ability to block unmanned aerial vehicles.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, stated in his evening video address that four people had died as a result of Monday’s intense Russian airstrikes.
Only by destroying Russia’s terrorist infrastructure, freeing our entire nation, and prosecuting the murders would peace be guaranteed, he claimed.
Ukrainian officials reported many strong Russian missile attacks around the nation early on Monday.
Civilians were urged to seek cover while air raid sirens wailed.
Russia’s goal to deprive Ukraine of electricity, heat, and water in the depth of winter is highlighted by the enormous missile assaults on houses, buildings, and power infrastructure that Ukrainian officials had anticipated.
Russia had struck energy infrastructure sites, causing urgent power disruptions in Ukraine, according to state grid operator Ukrenergo.
Denys Shmyhal, the prime minister of Ukraine, declared that the national power grid is still operational and unharmed.
In numerous locations south of Kyiv, including Cherkasy, Kryvyi Rih, and the Black Sea port of Odesa, explosions were reported by Ukrainian media. The water company said that pumping units were without electricity, depriving the city of water.
“The enemy is once more launching missiles towards Ukrainian land!”
The deputy head of the Ukrainian president’s office, Kyrylo Tymoshenko, posted on Telegram.
In the village of Novosofiyivka in the southern Zaporizhzhia district, two people were reported dead and three others injured, including a 22-month-old kid, according to Tymoshenko.
With its onslaught of bombings in recent weeks directed at Ukrainian electricity and water supplies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken of “trying to weaponize winter” and demoralizing the Ukrainian people.
He said on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that “this is very savage.”
Land-based missiles were fired from southern Russia, while ship-borne missiles were fired from the Caspian and Black seas, according to Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesman for the Ukrainian air force.
According to him, Russian strategic bombers also fired missiles.
Moscow announced on Monday, however, that two air sites deep within Russia, hundreds of kilometres from the battle lines, had been assaulted by Ukrainian drones.
According to reports, one assault took place at a site that is home to strategic bombers with nuclear weapons that have been attacking Ukraine.
Zelenskyy stated in a video address on Monday that energy workers had started work on restoring the power supply and that Ukraine’s air defences had shot down the majority of the Russian missiles fired at the nation.
“I want to express my gratitude to the people, the energy industry, and our air defence troops. Most missiles were destroyed by the air defence. Power supply restoration has started, thanks to the energy employees. Never giving up are our people, “said he.
According to the air force leadership of Ukraine, out of 70 missiles fired by Russia, more than 60 were shot down. According to Moscow, all 17 of its goals were achieved, the BBC said.
